taxes

Governor John Bel Edwards addressed the citizens of Louisiana yesterday during his monthly radio broadcast. Among the hot topics covered on the show were gun control, education, and taxes.

It's sure easy to spend money that isn't yours. Just check out these examples of who was spending our money on what.

The neighborhood lemonade stand finally has someone standing up for its proprietors. Kids won't have to pay taxes or get a license to operate a stand in Louisiana.

The federal tax filing day has been pushed back to April 18th this year. If you were affected by flooding in Louisiana you will have even more time to get your return filed with the IRS.

What's the value of a penny? The state of Louisiana hopes that a penny increase in the state's sales tax, which takes effect April 1, will help close the deficit in the state's budget.

The Senate could make or break a proposed tax increase on alcohol when they consider the issue during their session today. The House has already approved a tax increase on both alcohol and cigarettes.

In the Senate legislation the one cent tax will have a five year life span. That's different than the House proposal. A conference committee will have to be adjourned to hammer out the final legislation.

Mayor-President Joel Robideaux calls for review of the municipal budget priorities amid a three-month sales tax decline.

Former Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is suggesting that tax increases may not be Louisiana's only option when it comes to beating the budget deficit. However, the other option could be even worse.

Who is responsible for Louisiana's current budget crisis? The same people who want you and I to reach deeper into our paychecks to fix it.

The tax money will fund the new terminal along with other upgrades and renovations at the airport.

Some letters sent to taxpayers notifying them about their eligibility for the program went to an old list of delinquent taxpayers.

You can expect the stores be very busy this weekend during the state's annual Second Amendment Tax Holiday.

Families looking to save a few bucks on back-to-school items will have that opportunity this Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th with the annual Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday.

Starting Wednesday, July 1st, a couple new laws take effect in Louisiana. As reported a couple weeks ago, the cost of cigarette smoking goes up. July 1st brings a 50 cent increase in the tax on a pack of your favorite brand.

Smokers in Louisiana will soon be paying more for their favorite brand. The tax on a pack of smokes will increase by 50 cents, effective July 1st. There will also be a 5 cent per milliliter tax increase on the fluids used in e-cigarettes.

Check out some awesome Tax Day freebies and deals across the USA, to take the sting out of the April 15th deadline!

Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret will join 'Nathan and Bernie in the Mornings' tomorrow, March 31st at 7:40 a.m. for a discussion about Saturday's turnout.

Reverend Al Sharpton, Jr., his non profit National Action Network, and two of his businesses owe more than 4 million dollars in back taxes. The New York Post reports, he owes the state of New York nearly $807,000 in personal taxes, in addition to 2.6 million dollars in federal tax liens.

The City-Parish Council failed Tuesday to take a vote on whether to put the consolidation proposal to voters in December.